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Curbing Gender Disparity in Politics

As an attorney practicing habeas corpus law on contract for the New Mexico Law Office of the Public Defender in Albuquerque, Geoffrey “Geoff” Scovil handles cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder cases. Apart from defending clients who are indigent in criminal cases in Albuquerque and all around New Mexico, Geoffrey Scovil and his wife support organizations such as Emerge New Mexico, a foundation that trains and empowers women who are running for office as Democrats.

Although women are breaking down barriers in business and other professional fields such as law and medicine, gender disparity still exists in politics. The best solution to the problem of the under representation of women, according to Shane Gilbert, an intern at Emerge New Mexico, is to educate and encourage women to run for Congress. Gilbert believes that while organizations like Emerge New Mexico advocate for women, everyone should support the cause to diminish or totally end gender disparity, as it benefits future generations not only in the workplace and politics, but in all facets of life.

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About Me

Throughout his career in law, attorney Geoffrey “Geoff” Scovil has
prioritized advocating for the rights of indigent criminal defendants.
He concentrates his practice on habeas corpus law, the procedure that
requires justification for prisoner detainment and offers protection
from other actions that would possibly violate an accused's
constitutional rights. Geoff Scovil, a privately practicing Albuquerque
attorney, has drawn on his trial experience and research skills to
challenge numerous cases of judicial errors and lapses in cases ranging
from minor misdemeanors to federal conspiracy and violent crime cases.
Scovil has distinguished himself as a top habeas corpus contractor with
the State of New Mexico's Public Defender Department.

Active in
his community, Geoff Scovil recently sponsored the performance of Ralph
Alessi's Baida Quartet at the Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque. A
jazz aficionado and active Outpost supporter, he also contributes to
such other local organizations as Emerge New Mexico, which offers
training to female Democratic candidates for public office. In his free
time, Geoffrey Scovil enjoys a variety of active hobbies including
camping, hiking, biking, golfing, and sports. He plays softball, soccer,
and basketball and is learning to play the bass guitar as well.